Lucic struggled through a difficult and ineffectual spell in Serie A with Bologna but looks to have recaptured some of his best form.

Archetypal of Sweden's hardworking ethic, he has impressed the country's coaching partnership with his refusal to ever stand down.

He made his international debut back in 1995 against then world champions Brazil and has saved some of his best displays for the international stage.

First made his name as a club player at IFK Gothenburg.